Student Modules

Interactive Training Resources for WVU Students

Are you worried about a friend or classmate?
Have you wanted to talk to a fellow student dealing with a problem, but weren't
sure how?
What if the problem is bigger than you know how to handle?

WVU offers FREE, interactive, game-based training simulations to help you learn
how to determine when a friend needs help, how to talk to a friend you're worried
about, and where you and your friend can turn for help. Kognito training
modules take approximately 30 minutes to complete and are used on almost 600
campuses across the United States. Watch the video and read more below
to learn how these training simulations can be of benefit to you!

Students have access to three training modules to help them become a better friend
and a supportive campus community member. Each simulation allows the user
to interact with student avatars, receive feedback, and test various approaches
in a risk-free environment.

To access student modules, follow the instructions below:

At Risk for Students: How You Can Help a Friend in Need

We all go through stressful times in life, but have you ever been truly worried for
a friend? Would you feel prepared to express your concerns? How do we confront
issues without making our friends defensive? It can be difficult to deal directly
with these kinds of problems, but one effective conversation might alleviate more
than you think, or even save a life.

At-Risk for Students teaches users how to:

Recognize the signs of distress

Approach students you are worried about

Manage difficult conversations

Refer students to appropriate support services

LGBTQ on Campus: How You Can Help Create an Inclusive Campus

We live in a time of unprecedented equality, but there are steps we can take to
further move towards a universally accepting and inclusive social environment.
Many college campuses across the globe are striving to create more comfortable
learning environments for LGBTQ students, and as a part of that plan, it's vital
that we educate ourselves and each other so we can respect everyone equally.

LGBTQ on Campus for Students teaches users how to:

Respond to biased comments

Support a student who comes out

Recognize signs of psychological distress

Connect students to the appropriate campus resources

Veterans on Campus: How You Can Support Your Buddies as They Adjust to College Life

Are you worried about a buddy? You might be facing similar challenges in the return
to civilian life, but we all deal with stressors differently. Have you ever wanted
to assist a fellow veteran dealing with a challenge, but weren't sure how to talk
about it? What if it's something that you've never had to deal with before?
This module will teach student veterans how to support their veteran peers as well
as equip civilian students to better understand common challenges faced by veterans.

This website was developed [in part] under a grant number 1U79SM061444-01 from the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed
are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.